Taiwan is harnessing its abundant solar resources to advance a green revolution, enhancing energy security and boosting economic growth. As the island phases out nuclear power and faces challenges in integrating solar energy with storage solutions, it is also tackling regulatory and land-use hurdles to expand its solar capacity.
Taiwan’s new government is spearheading the “Healthy Taiwan” initiative to revamp the nation’s healthcare system with ambitious goals, including reducing cancer deaths by a third by 2030 and improving access to cutting-edge treatments. The plan involves increasing early disease detection, integrating new cancer drugs into the National Health Insurance (NHI), and enhancing overall health care services without overextending the NHI’s budget. Key elements include a comprehensive health exam for citizens, telemedicine, and a significant fund dedicated to advanced cancer treatments.
In Taiwan, the critical need for adult vaccinations is growing, yet many adults are not up-to-date due to financial barriers and lack of awareness. Vaccines like HPV and flu are often not covered by public health insurance for adults, leading to lower vaccination rates. Improving public education, making vaccines more accessible, and learning from successful vaccination strategies can enhance adult immunization and public health.
The Lai administration has bold ambitions for supporting cancer patients, but many details about the plan still remain uncertain. President Lai Ching-te gained widespread public interest during his election campaign last year by announcing his “Healthy Taiwan” policy focusing on disease prevention and health maintenance. The cornerstone of the plan is the establishment of a…
Given their validation of Taiwan’s sovereignty and geostrategic importance, these small and oft-overlooked countries can punch above their weight. On January 15, the Pacific island nation of Nauru abruptly terminated its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan and re-established ties with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The timing of Nauru’s move was no coincidence – it…
For decades, an industrial area in Kaohsiung has shown the way for sustainable development through a system of sharing resources among competitors. BY LILLYGOL SEDAGHAT AND CORY HOWELL HAMADA At Kaohsiung’s Linhai Eco-Industrial Park, a massive network of pipes snakes through the streets and along local waterways, connecting industrial facilities and processing plants while directly…
Bilateral commerce is booming and technological cooperation is growing. Ongoing trade negotiations and potential double-tax-avoidance legislation may boost the relationship further. In the first quarter this year, Taiwan’s exports to the United States surpassed those to China for the first time since 2003, the latest manifestation of a deepening commercial relationship between Taipei and Washington….
Bilateral and public-private collaboration can unlock Taiwan’s potential to be a leader in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). “A more inclusive Taiwan is a more included Taiwan.” Those were the words of AmCham Chairperson Dan Silver during his opening remarks at the AmCham Taiwan DEIA Celebration Forum. Taiwan’s commitment to inclusivity positions it as…
As rising sea temperatures and human activities threaten biodiverse aquatic ecosystems, safeguarding Taiwan’s coral reefs becomes paramount to ensuring environmental resilience. Surrounded by water as far as the eye can see, Taiwan has oceanic views as breathtaking below the surface as they are above – or at least they used to be. Once known as…
As the Taiwan government works to solidify new carbon-reduction policies, industries are preparing for a greener future. Some of Taiwan’s most important industry sectors are waiting for a government policy decision that could markedly affect their bottom line. It will be up to a newly established committee under the Ministry of Environment (MOENV) to determine…
